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Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171762 | Anti-theft device for the security An anti-theft device for a portable device is disclosed, wherein the portable device includes an aperture. The anti-theft device includes a coupler, an engaging/disengaging device, and a localizer. The localizer couples the engaging/disengaging device with an immova... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8151607 | Method and apparatus for quarantining palletised goods and preventing pallet movement A pallet arrestor and method for preventing the movement of a pallet, having one or more pallet tunnels for receiving the tines of a forklift is disclosed. The pallet arrestor includes a molded plastic plug which has a first portion which is configured to slot into ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8113020 | Lock and electronic device using the same A lock includes a housing, a cover, a lock cylinder holder, a lock cylinder, a cam, a resisting shaft, at least one latching block, and at least one first elastic member. The cover is secured to one end of the housing. A gap is formed between the cover and the housi... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8096153 | Method and apparatus for securing equipment at a workstation Under the present invention, methods and apparatus for securing equipment at a workstation are provided. Portable security apparatus for preventing unauthorized removal or theft of equipment from a workstation at which such equipment resides are disclosed. The appar... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8079237 | Locking assembly for electronic device A locking assembly for an electronic device includes a first lock-member and a second lock-member. The first lock-member includes a rotatable locking head. The locking head includes a lock lever, a locking block and an adjusting portion. The locking block and the ad... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8074478 | Horizontal locking case lock A horizontal locking case lock includes a coupler fastened to a case and a lock with a housing surface latchable horizontally by the coupler for locking. The coupler includes at least a first wedge portion and at least one latch trough. The lock contains a locking m... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8061164 | Anti-theft device for laptop computer or portable electronic product An anti-theft device for protecting a laptop computer or similar portable electronic product from theft or unauthorized removal includes at least one retaining assembly including a laterally extending retaining arm terminating in a retaining hook for engaging a late... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8042365 | Compact security device for systems and peripherals A security device includes a cable securing member defining a slot between an open first end and a closed second end. A channel is provided in the slot and a rib adjacent the channel protrudes into the slot. The open first end includes a tab receiver and a lock rece... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8042366 | Security apparatus including attachment device A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base. A locking head can be configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a lock... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8037723 | Theft prevention device A theft prevention device includes an outer shell having a top wall and side walls and defining a cavity, wherein the side walls have a slit therein adapted to accommodate a strap and wherein the top wall has an outer shell opening; and an inner shell having a top w... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8001812 | Security apparatus including locking head A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7997106 | Security apparatus including locking head and attachment device A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7971458 | Bracket assembly for lock One embodiment is a bracket assembly having a first bracket connected to an electronic device with a fastener and an opening that receives a lock. A second bracket covers access to the fastener to prevent the first and second brackets from being disassembled while t... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7963132 | Locking device with passage A lock device for use with a key is disclosed. The lock device includes a locking spindle including a plurality of locking spindle bores and a passage extending axially along an axial length of the locking spindle, and a driver structure including a plurality of dri... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7948751 | Information handling system flexible security lock A security device protects information handling systems from theft with a reduced footprint at the information handling system by interfacing a key receptacle with a lock hook through a flexible member, such as a coaxial cable. Rotation at the key receptacle by a ke... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7881054 | Computer lock system A computing device including a first computer portion pivotally connected to a second computer portion by a hinge. The computing device further includes an element moveable between a first position, in which the hinge is free to rotate, and a second position, in whi... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7878033 | Bottle security device A security device includes a housing and a strap which extends from the housing and loops around a bottle neck or other item to secure the device thereto. A locking mechanism lockably engages the strap when the strap is inserted into the housing to secure the strap ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7836734 | Contoured composite structure locking system A contoured composite locking system incorporates an installation cup (10) mountable within a foam core structure of a foam composite surface and having means for engaging the foam core. A plug (12) is installed within the receiver cup, the plug incorp... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7730750 | Securing system and method A securing system and method including an article holder portion having at least two separable portions; a mount portion adapted for carrying at least one of the separable portions of the holder portion; and optionally at least one sensor for monitoring the article ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7730751 | Locking device with passage A lock device for use with a key is disclosed. The lock device includes a locking spindle including a plurality of locking spindle bores and a passage extending axially along an axial length of the locking spindle, and a driver structure including a plurality of dri... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7669443 | Universal mounting and locking device for tool storage containers and portable items An apparatus for supporting and locking storage containers and portable items to vehicles, buildings and larger items. A universal two-part mount and lock system whereas one part covers over and conceals second part making it not possible to access fasteners. The tw... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7650768 | Bottle security device A bottle security device includes a housing with an electronic surveillance article tag therein and a ratchet strap which extends from the housing and loops around the bottle neck to secure the device thereto. The strap has one-way locking teeth which are lockably e... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7617706 | Double side locking device for an industrial computer A lock assembly for an industrial computer to be locked and unlocked to a supporting frame set includes an insertion hole arranged on each of the two lateral sides of supporting frame set, a lock device arranged on a panel of the industrial computer, a push block fo... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7614266 | Security apparatus with reset mechanism A security apparatus, a security system that uses the security apparatus, and a method of using the securing apparatus to secure a portable electronic device to an immovable object. The security apparatus comprises a combination locking mechanism with dials and tumb... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7606024 | Computer lock system A computing device including a first computer portion pivotally connected to a second computer portion by a hinge. The computing device further includes an element moveable between a first position, in which the hinge is free to rotate, and a second position, in whi... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7583495 | Portable device docking station An external expanding apparatus or “docking station” operable with a portable computer device of a type having a display unit having a display screen on an inner surface thereof and a hard shell backing surface opposite thereof and pivotally mounted on a substan... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7576981 | Portable computer with handle A portable computer includes a cover unit, a base unit pivotably connected to the cover unit, and a handle pivotably mounted to the base unit. The handle forms a cross bar, and at least one locking tab. The locking tab is engagable with a sidewall of the base unit t... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7568367 | Two-way opened strap lock with an indication A two-way opened strap lock with an indication is a strap lock having a housing and a cover. A mouth at an end of the housing provides for an insertion and locking of push buttons of the cover, an interior of the housing is provided with dials, a tumbler, and an ind... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7565824 | LCD monitor security tie-down apparatus A security tie-down apparatus is taught which is used in conjunction with a LCD monitor of the type incorporating a flat display mounting interface configured in accordance with Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting interface standards. The apparat... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7562547 | Computer anti-theft devices An anti-theft device for computers and the like having a housing with side-walls. The device comprises a block-shaped casing having a front surface, a lock member selectively projectable or withdrawable from the front surface and a key-operated lockable device effec... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7549308 | Computer anti-theft locking device with accessories protecting adaptor An improved locking device especially for portable computers of the type comprising a lock casing connectable on the one hand to an immovable object by a safety cable, and on the other hand to the protected object intermediate a designated slot formed in a side wall... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7526932 | Cable lock A cable lock which is simple, functionally reliable and can be produced economically, includes a housing with a through-passage for a cable and a clamping element deflected laterally in a locking position from a cable being inserted there and blocked against giving ... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7497102 | Woven strap lock structure A woven strap lock structure including a male fastener and a female fastener. One end of the male fastener has an insertion tongue formed with a latch hook edge. The female fastener is composed of a seat body and a teeterboard type latch plate pivotally connected wi... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7487652 | Bracket, system and method for securing a device to a fixture A bracket, a system and a method secure a device to a fixture. The bracket has a first mount, a second mount and/or a first shaft for receiving and/or for securing the device to the bracket. A second shaft is attachable to the first mount and/or the second mount via... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7441426 | Arrangement for arresting a portable object to a stationary object by a cable An arrangement for arresting a portable object, such as a desk computer, to a stationary object using a cable (40), one end of which is looped around the stationary object. The other end of the cable (40) is secured to a block-like cable-shoe body (... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7434425 | Securing mechanism for golf clubs A golf club securing mechanism includes a rigid member and a flexible member. The flexible member is wovenly engaged with the rigid member to define one or more golf club holding regions between the flexible member and the rigid member. The flexible member can be ma... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7436656 | Portable computer having improved latch mechanism A portable computer includes a cover unit (1) and a base unit (2) connected with the cover unit. The cover unit includes a pair of spaced movable latch members (40). A flexible connecting member (50) is connected between the latch members... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7431322 | Snowboard theft deterrence device A theft deterrent security device for a snowboard, the security device is mounted on the base portion of the snowboard binding so as to cover the screws that pass through a rotator plate which attach the binding to the board. Not being able to easily remove the rota... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428834 | Lock for universal serial bus ports A lock for universal serial bus (USB) ports has a shell, a tongue, a slide and a lock cylinder. The shell has a front end opening. The tongue is mounted securely in and protrudes out from the front end opening. The slide is mounted movably in the shell. The lock cyl... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7428833 | Vehicle mountable personal property lock assembly A personal property lock assembly mountable to a vehicle may comprise a cable lock, a protrusion with a plateaued surface of a lockbox, a mount coupler comprising a seating surface to seat against the plateaued surface and a mounting mechanism, and a fastener. The l... | 09/30/2008 |
